Lead Identity Specialist - Microsoft Entra

VANLOQ LIMITED; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Lead Identity Specialist to design and govern Microsoft Entra solutions. This senior role entails shaping IAM strategy and mentoring teams, requiring extensive expertise in Microsoft Entra and related platforms. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize IAM adoption while engaging in both strategic and hands-on initiatives. The position is hybrid, requiring presence in Sheffield three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in overseeing enterprise-wide IAM strategies.
• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Entra and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise architecture and deployment of Microsoft Entra services.
• Provide mentorship to Technical Account Managers.
• Drive best practices in IAM adoption.

Skills

Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Entra

Identity & Access Management (IAM) knowledge

Leadership skills

Ability to influence strategy

Tools

Microsoft Entra

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Job description

Job Title

Lead Identity Specialist Microsoft Entra

Contract

6-month initial contract (Inside IR35)

Location

Sheffield Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)

Industry

Financial Services

About the Role

Our financial services client is seeking an accomplished Lead Identity Specialist to oversee the enterprise-wide design, deployment, and governance of Microsoft Entra . This is a senior, hands‑on role requiring deep technical expertise and the ability to influence strategy, lead teams, and drive best‑in‑class Identity & Access Management (IAM) adoption.

You will serve as the organisations subject matter expert for Microsoft Entra , Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM), Identity Protection, and Microsoft Defender for Identity , working closely with Application Owners, Security Architects, Technical Account Managers, and cross‑functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise architecture, deployment, and optimisation of Microsoft Entra services including Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, PIM, CIEM, and Governance.
• Provide direction and mentorship to Technical Account Managers, ensuring high‑quality delivery aligned with IAM strategy.
• Act as consult...